Tag: governments
Bowen: Israel is accused of the gravest war crimes – how governments respond could haunt them for years
Even wars have rules. They don’t stop soldiers killing each other but they’re intended to make sure that civilians caught up in the fighting are treated humanely and protected from as much danger as possible. The rules apply equally to all sides. If one side has suffered a brutal surprise attack that killed hundreds of…
South Africa to review claims past ANC governments impeded apartheid crimes investigations
Cyril Ramaphosa sets up inquiry as victims’ families allege interference from ‘highest levels of government’ South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, is setting up an inquiry into whether past ANC governments interfered with the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes, amid criticism from the families of victims. A group of 25 relatives and survivors of apartheid-era…
New Syrian government’s school curriculum changes spark concern
There is concern growing in Syria that the new Islamist-led authorities have already decided on changes to the school curriculum, without the input of the rest of society. The Facebook page of the transitional government’s education ministry has posted the new curriculum for all age groups, which will take on a more Islamic slant, as…